Google Apps as a Teaching Tool
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Google Apps as a Teaching Toolby Chevonnese Chevers Whyte, MBA, B.Sc.
Who Am I?
• Lecturer
• Business Professional
• Creative Thinker
• Problem Solver
• UWI Baby
Poster Display
The Group Project Problemand solving it with Google AppsCheck It Out!
The Problem
1. Access to Course Softwareo Costlyo Not readily available
2. Learning/ Teaching Toolso Lack excitemento Not so easy to use
Some Thoughts
• Can Google Apps be utilized to solve this problem?
• Should we force students to get a Google Account?
The Solution
Yes and Yes!
Why Use Them?
Google Account = Access to Google ServicesGmail Address = Google Account
Google Apps?
A set of online services (free and paid) that satisfy business and educational needs
Service Categories
STANDARDAPPS
BUSINESSAPPS
EDUAPPS
DriveCalendarBloggerGoogle Plusetc.
Accounting & FinanceAdmin ToolsCalendar & SchedulingCustomer ManagementDocument Management
ProductivityProject ManagementSales & MarketingSecurity & ComplianceWorkflow
EDU
Access
1. Google “Google Apps” or visit https://www.google.com/enterprise/marketplace/home/apps/
2. Select a category to the left3. Select App4. Go to the vendor website5. Go to pricing sheet and select the package that suits your needs
A Walk Through
Steps1, 2, & 3
A Walk Through
Step 4
A Walk Through
Step 5
A Walk Through
Step 5
What Is Needed?
A Google AccountSo get a Gmail Address!
Cost
Little to no money
Utilization
Lecturers
•Integrate Standard Apps when delivering course material
•Conduct demonstrations from business apps
•Access educational apps to enhance the learning experience
Utilization
Students
•Access business apps to practice using software
•Access educational apps to assist with the development of class material and enhance their learning experience
Going The Distance
Lecturers in Accounting => use Accounting Apps
and so on and so forth...
Going Even Further
EDU Apps
instaGrok
• Interactive search engine for learners
• An intelligent Web search engine for educational content that helps learners find educational materials on any topic and assists them in selecting material(s) most suited for their interests and knowledge level
• Mobile App
instaGrok
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dZ5vsjCxca0
Blendspace
• Rich multimedia content• Share with students• Real-time collaboration• Mobile App
Blendspace
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aQ_Mg3lSoew
Lucidchart
An easy-to-use application for drawing
•Flowcharts, Venn Diagrams, Mind Maps, and other diagrams
•Online Collaboration
•Mobile App
Lucidchart
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xtDym9Iasbo
Drawbacks
• Google Apps Account (paid service)• Soln: find the free services on the individual
vendor websites
Conclusion
• Get a Gmail Address• Access Google Business Apps• Access Google EDU Apps
Thank You
Presentation Available At:http://www.slideshare.net/ChevonneseWhyte/